Not so long ago, I saw one my dreams come true. Not everybody gets to say that – I’m so lucky! This was a dream that took hold about four years ago. And a lot has happened in that time to make this dream a reality… I met Elly Taylor online in a Facebook forum […]

Stretch Marks - are they only physical? I don't think so...

"The days are long, but the years are short." My Mom used to tell me this when my children were small and I was feeling the challenges of new motherhood. Now, that my baby will be turning 8 (tomorrow!) I'm starting to understand the wisdom of these words...

I've been published again on the parenting website, Red Tricycle! Please share widely! And thanks!

Where I make the case for finding your parenting tribe, off-line and in-person.

The Birth World is buzzing from the latest ACOG Committee Opinion on the limitation of interventions during labor and birth. Read more to discover why...

Where I discover that feeling trapped in my body, spirit and mothering still provides me with lessons I need to learn.

Adaptation is not a choice when it comes to parenting...

An overdue post ( deayed due to hazardous weather conditions) that is a lot like a real conversation: meandering, messy, finally coming to the point - Conversation is an art worthy of protection.

Over the course of my career, I've realized that no matter how birth unfolds, it can still be a PBE... Positive Birth Experience

After 26 years, I'm finally able to recreate my most favorite post Thanksgiving recipe... and it tastes just like Mom's.

As I’ve been closing out childbirth preparation classes ahead of Thanksgiving, I can sense the trepidation my families are feeling around traveling for the holidays. This might be because they’re feeling pretty big and not looking forward to “traveling while pregnant” – which is definitely a thing. Or it might be a result of the […]